Company registration number NI024851 (Northern Ireland)
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr A McGuckin
Mr D Nixon
Company number
NI024851
Registered office
Unit 1
68 Derry Road
Coalisland
Dungannon
Tyrone
BT71 4NT
Auditor
GMcG Lisburn
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
Business address
Unit 1
68 Derry Road
Coalisland
Dungannon
Tyrone
BT71 4NT
Bankers
Bank of Ireland
Corporate & Business Banking
1 Donegall Square South
Belfast
BT1 5LR
Solicitors
Mills Selig
21 Arthur Street
Belfast
BT1 4GA
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Balance sheet
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 27
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Review of the business

The directors remain pleased with the progress of the company with the results for the year reflecting continued development in the company's geographical markets, as evidenced by the key performance indicators noted below.

 

The directors are pleased with results for the year given the inflationary pressures on the company's existing cost base, particularly in relation to raw materials used in production.

 

Turnover has decreased by 41.92% and the company generated a gross profit margin of 37.48% (2023 - 32.12%). The directors undertook a restructuring of the business and contracts during the year. This has adversely impacted the results for the 2024 year, but the directors believe this will have a positive impact on future results. The company reported an operating profit of £525,990 (2023 - £956,645).

Principal risks and uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties affecting the company are controlling costs and maintaining sales levels. The company's management endeavour to mitigate these risks by implementing regular strategic and operational reviews.

 

The key business risks and uncertainties are considered to relate to potential competition from foreign, low cost markets, and the risks associated with currency fluctuations. The company operates bank accounts denominated in Sterling and Euro in an attempt to mitigate it's exposure to exchange risk.

 

Other risks facing the company are considered to be:

 

Credit risk

Appropriate credit checks on potential customers are made before sale contracts are agreed. The amount of exposure to individual customers is subject to a limit which is assessed regularly by the directors.

Liquidity risk

The company maintains sufficient cash reserves designed to ensure that funds are available for its operation. Liquidity risk is considered medium.

Environment

The company recognises its corporate responsibility to carry out its operations whilst minimising environmental impacts. The directors ongoing aim is to comply with all applicable environmental legislation, prevent pollution and reduce waste wherever possible.

Health and safety

The company is committed to achieving the highest practical standards in health and safety management and endeavours to make the workplace a safe environment for all it's employees.

 

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Key performance indicators

The directors used the key performance indicator as set out below to monitor the company's performance. Key performance indicators were an improvement on the performance achieved in the previous accounting period. Overall, the directors are pleased with the company's performance for the year.

 

The key performance indicators during the financial year were as follows:

 

 

2024

2023

 

£

£

Turnover

7,318,637

12,601,247

Gross Profit

2,742,933

4,048,083

Gross Profit Margin (%)

37.48%

32.12%

Operating Profit

525,990

956,645

Shareholder's Funds

3,820,190

3,387,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of the board

Mr D Nixon
Director
26 September 2025
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company during the year was the supply of flexible hose assemblies in rubber, plastic and metal materials, together with associated engineering rubber and plastic products.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 11.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr A McGuckin
Mr D Nixon
Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr D Nixon
Director
26 September 2025
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Rubber & Plastic Products (NI) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

In identifying and assessing potential risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliances with laws and regulations, we considered the following:

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the company for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.

We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the Companies Act 2006, and local tax legislation.

In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Audit response to risks identified

Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. In addition, as with any audit, there remains a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as they may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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The purpose of our audit work and to whom we owe our responsibilities

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Mr Stephen Houston FCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of GMcG Lisburn
26 September 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
7,318,637
12,601,247
Cost of sales
(4,575,704)
(8,553,164)
Gross profit
2,742,933
4,048,083
Distribution costs
(279,338)
(439,988)
Administrative expenses
(1,937,605)
(2,651,450)
Operating profit
4
525,990
956,645
Interest receivable and similar income
7
855
-
0
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(6,753)
(91,549)
Profit before taxation
520,092
865,096
Tax on profit
9
(87,365)
(214,549)
Profit for the financial year
432,727
650,547

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
587,823
415,268
Investments
12
1
1
587,824
415,269
Current assets
Stocks
2,134,264
2,753,122
Debtors
14
1,932,902
2,327,789
Cash at bank and in hand
400,780
204,597
4,467,946
5,285,508
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
15
(933,319)
(2,163,150)
Net current assets
3,534,627
3,122,358
Total assets less current liabilities
4,122,451
3,537,627
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
16
(163,959)
(50,314)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
138,302
99,850
(138,302)
(99,850)
Net assets
3,820,190
3,387,463
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
39,502
39,502
Capital redemption reserve
10,500
10,500
Profit and loss reserves
3,770,188
3,337,461
Total equity
3,820,190
3,387,463

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr D Nixon
Director
Company registration number NI024851 (Northern Ireland)
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
39,502
10,500
2,980,302
3,030,304
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
650,547
650,547
Dividends
10
-
-
(293,388)
(293,388)
Balance at 31 December 2023
39,502
10,500
3,337,461
3,387,463
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
432,727
432,727
Balance at 31 December 2024
39,502
10,500
3,770,188
3,820,190
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
1,135,826
1,726,374
Interest paid
(6,753)
(91,549)
Income taxes paid
(191,099)
(85,966)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
937,974
1,548,859
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(139,077)
(39,084)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
3,001
-
0
Repayment of loans
-
0
20,500
Interest received
855
-
0
Net cash used in investing activities
(135,221)
(18,584)
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(577,667)
(897,292)
Repayment of bank loans
-
0
(241,232)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(28,903)
(23,927)
Dividends paid
-
0
(293,388)
Net cash used in financing activities
(606,570)
(1,455,839)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
196,183
74,436
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
204,597
130,161
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
400,780
204,597
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Rubber & Plastic Products (NI) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is Unit 1, 68 Derry Road, Coalisland, Dungannon, Tyrone, BT71 4NT.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
2% per annum straight line
Plant and equipment
10% per annum straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15% - 25% per annum straight line
Motor vehicles
25% per annum straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies (Continued)
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1.5
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies (Continued)
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1.9
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies (Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.11
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies (Continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

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Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

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Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases
As lessee

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

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Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Fixed assets

The annual depreciation charge on fixed assets depends primarily on the estimated lives of each type of asset and estimates of residual values. The directors regularly review these asset lives and change them as necessary to reflect current thinking on remaining lives in light of prospective economic utilisation and physical condition of the assets concerned. Changes in asset lives can have a significant impact on depreciation and amortisation charges for the period. Detail of the useful lives is included in accounting policies.

Stock

At each balance sheet date the company's stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The assessment of the selling price of such stock involves some estimation uncertainty.

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Turnover
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Manufacture of other rubber and plastic products
7,318,637
12,601,247

The directors consider the company to have only one class of business that being the sale of rubber and plastic products. An analysis of the company's geographical markets has not been given as, in the opinion of the directors, this disclosure would be seriously prejudicial to the interests of the company.

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Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange gains
(7,036)
(51,505)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
15,000
8,500
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
70,210
60,874
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets held under finance leases
9,460
8,586
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
63,852
-
Operating lease charges
175,316
213,284
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
35
42

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
1,009,313
1,288,414
Social security costs
85,599
104,052
Pension costs
18,677
183,049
1,113,589
1,575,515
6
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
106,000
115,725
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
2,566
162,951
108,566
278,676
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Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
800
-
0
Other interest income
55
-
0
Total income
855
-
0
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
800
-
0
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
89,628
Other finance costs:
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
6,753
1,921
6,753
91,549
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Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
48,913
207,275
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
38,452
7,274
Total tax charge
87,365
214,549

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
520,092
865,096
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 25.00%)
130,023
216,274
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
(280)
(1,725)
Group relief
(42,378)
-
0
Taxation charge for the year
87,365
214,549
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Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Final paid
-
0
293,388
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
127,457
404,349
290,628
115,190
937,624
Additions
24,450
265,700
28,927
-
0
319,077
Disposals
(86,221)
(63,466)
(160,704)
(32,000)
(342,391)
At 31 December 2024
65,686
606,583
158,851
83,190
914,310
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
40,078
177,218
237,065
67,995
522,356
Depreciation charged in the year
3,169
38,119
27,444
10,938
79,670
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(35,299)
(49,292)
(160,417)
(30,531)
(275,539)
At 31 December 2024
7,948
166,045
104,092
48,402
326,487
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
57,738
440,538
54,759
34,788
587,823
At 31 December 2023
87,379
227,131
53,563
47,195
415,268

Tangible fixed assets includes assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Plant and equipment
273,277
55,862
Motor vehicles
26,250
28,125
299,527
83,987
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Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
13
1
1
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2024 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
RP Inc
C/O 550 Braidwood Avenue, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Ordinary
100.00
The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of the subsidiaries noted above was as follows:
Name of undertaking
Capital and Reserves
Profit/(Loss)
£
£
RP Inc
55,969
77
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
935,364
1,750,614
Amounts owed by group undertakings
859,362
379,236
Other debtors
19,684
29,847
Prepayments and accrued income
118,492
168,092
1,932,902
2,327,789
15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Invoice discounting facility
18
-
0
577,667
Obligations under finance leases
17
54,366
16,914
Trade creditors
453,245
726,531
Amounts owed to group undertakings
33,770
-
0
Corporation tax
56,187
198,373
Other taxation and social security
219,121
340,483
Other creditors
4,282
12,327
Accruals and deferred income
112,348
290,855
933,319
2,163,150
16
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
17
163,959
50,314
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Finance lease obligations
2024
2023
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
54,366
16,914
In two to five years
163,959
50,314
218,325
67,228

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 3 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

18
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Invoice discounting
-
0
577,667
Payable within one year
-
0
577,667

Invoice discounting is secured by an all monies debenture.

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Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
138,302
99,850
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
99,850
Charge to profit or loss
38,452
Liability at 31 December 2024
138,302
RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
18,677
183,049

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

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Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
39,502
39,502
39,502
39,502
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Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Within 1 year
23,289
-
Years 2-5
21,349
-
44,638
-
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Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

The company has taken advantage of the exemption from disclosing related party transactions between group companies, where all subsidiaries are wholly owned in accordance with FRS102.

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Ultimate controlling party

The company's ultimate parent company is AMDN Holdings Ltd, a company incorporated in Northern Ireland.

RUBBER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS (NI) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit after taxation
432,727
650,547
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
87,365
214,549
Finance costs
6,753
91,549
Investment income
(855)
-
0
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
63,852
-
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
79,670
69,460
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
618,858
756,298
Decrease in debtors
394,886
230,864
Decrease in creditors
(547,430)
(286,893)
Cash generated from operations
1,135,826
1,726,374
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Analysis of changes in net funds/(debt)
1 January 2024
Cash flows
New leases
31 December 2024
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
204,597
196,183
-
400,780
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(577,667)
577,667
-
-
Lease liabilities
(67,228)
28,903
(180,000)
(218,325)
(440,298)
802,753
(180,000)
182,455
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